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Monmouth College

Preservice Teacher Education Generalist Position

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A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.

$55,673 / year median in Illinois

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Monmouth College's School of Education and Human Development seeks applications for a tenure track, assistant level generalist position in Preservice Teacher Education within the School of Education and Human Development beginning August 2026. Preservice Teacher Education currently encompasses approximately a quarter of the Monmouth College students within its elementary, secondary, and PK-12 licensure programs. Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate candidate courses within the preservice teacher education program. Applicants must possess comprehensive knowledge of elementary &/or secondary level pedagogy. Successful applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching, be adept at using contemporary instructional technology, and be willing to collaborate with the community and area schools to form productive relationships. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in Educational Foundations; Content-Area Literacy; Clinical Supervision; and/or Instructional Technology. Faculty teach six to eight courses annually, advise undergraduate students, and supervise candidates in field experiences. The successful applicant must demonstrate strong potential for excellent teaching, service in a liberal arts college setting, and academic scholarship. Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D./Ed.

D. in Teacher Education, or other closely related field. Preference will be given to applicants who are qualified to teach in additional content areas, have prior experience in institutions of higher education, and have at least five years of full-time teaching experience in PK-12 or equivalent classroom settings. The successful candidate must be committed to undergraduate teaching excellence, scholarship, academic advising, and the College's liberal arts mission. Monmouth College aspires to be the home of an inclusive community of students, teacher/scholars and staff working as a team for the benefit of the students. Salary range for this position is $55,000 - $57,000 with attractive benefits package including health plan with dental and vision, retirement plan, and tuition benefits for eligible dependents. To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and names and contact information of three references who can speak to your qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send all materials electronically to the
Search Committee Chair:
Dr. Tiffany Springer at dmclaughlin@monmouthcollege.edu . Please use "Education and Human Development search" as the subject line. Located in west central Illinois about 200 miles from Chicago, Monmouth College is a vibrant residential liberal arts college dedicated to empowering students to lead meaningful lives and successful careers. As an employer, we foster a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven workplace where faculty and staff are valued partners in shaping student success. The average class size at Monmouth College is 14 students, with a 12:1 student to faculty ratio. For more information about the College, please see our mission statement . More information about our core and departmental curricula and the College may be found on the College's website . Monmouth College EOE/Nondiscrimination Statement

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Other Retirement and Savings